Shoeless Joe Jackson was a passionate baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson was born to an impoverished family in Brandon Mill, South Carolina. He began working in the local cotton mill when he was just six years old. He remained illiterate throughout his life but never let that stop him from his dreams. ______________ Watch the…
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Gardening for Growth
Gardening is FUN! I encourage everyone to try new things. If you haven’t tried to grow plants – indoors or outside – it’s time to start! I created this video for you to see how I garden all year long. At the time of this writing (April) I’m able to eat onions, broccoli, swiss chard,…
Three Optimal Sleep Positions
What are the three best sleep positions for sleeping through the night pain-free? The following three optimal sleep positions reduce or prevent neck, shoulder, and back pain. Sleep is vital to anyone desiring a high-functioning, active life! Of course, your night affects your day… and vice versa! Back Sleeping (Supine) If you want to sleep…
Purpose-driven Life after Retirement
Will YOU find a purpose-driven life after retirement? Tom was a trucker who was actively involved in his union. When Tom retired, he was no longer a trucker… or a union worker. So, how does Tom think of himself now? Who is the authentic Tom? How does he identify himself now? At 65, what does…
What Does Retirement Mean For You?
What does retirement mean for YOU? Does it mean retiring from a career? Or, does it mean retiring from life? Are you using your retirement years for excitement like new passions, hobbies, and skills? Or are you existing? Make it a GOOD life! If you want to live a long, healthy life without regrets, you…
Where Do Thoughts Come From?
Where do YOUR thoughts come from? Mostly from yesterday! And the day before that! Did you know that 90% of your thoughts are the same as yesterday? Give your mind new challenges and things to think about or your mind will simply recycle old thoughts over and over again. Once you realize that your own…
Acts of Kindness Are Good For YOU
Random Acts Of Kindness Day is Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Why would we participate in random acts of kindness just once a year when you can be kind on a DAILY basis! It can be easy to miss opportunities to be kind to others and you might not even realize what you’re missing. People who…
Kasey Crawford-Kellem: Light in Darkness!
My inspiring friend, Kasey Crawford-Kellem, teaches people of all ages to find light in the darkness! Kasey Crawford-Kellem Kassey is an author, motivational speaker, school counselor, and now… podcaster! She reminds people daily that we’re ALL designed for greatness. Kasey believes that being raised in a family with a positive attitude got her started on…
Making Scrabble Puzzle Fun!
In honor of National Puzzle Day (January 29th) YOU can compete in this Scrabble Puzzle Fun contest! Puzzle games are FUN, but they also enhance our skills! In this puzzle, you’ll have to use your spelling or language skills, reasoning ability, concentration, and math/problem-solving skills. Here’s how it goes… It’s YOUR turn in the Scrabble…
Build Imagination with Writing Prompts
Please help me JUDGE the best story! I host a monthly online writers group that was once an in-person event at the Avon Lake Public Library. Rather than moan and complain about not seeing each other in person, we figured out how to connect online now from the comfort of our homes. Now, we’re still…
The Serendipity of Life and Friends
How Does the Serendipity of Life Create Friendships? Do notice the coincidences or serendipity of life? Have you noticed how one good thing leads to another? Oh, How I LOVE the Coincidences of Life! Take a look at your friendships today. Did you ever consider how you’ve gotten to know those dear friends? Take time…
Resolutions vs Rituals
Updated: January 9, 2021 Have you heard the latest excuses? Because things are “different” this year, some people are doing less. Is that what you are “doing?” I hope not! As your Health Coach, I’m suggesting you do MORE. Go for a healthier lifestyle than you’ve ever had before! Don’t want to go out? Okay,…
YOU Can Be the Best Gift This Year!
YOU can be the BEST gift this world could ever ask for! Through the holiday season, more people remember that they are here on this beautiful earth to love one another. You have the Power within to see Life full of beauty and grandeur at any time. You can look around at creation and remember…
What is Happiness? Ho! Ho! Ho!
Do YOU Know What Happiness Is? Happiness is a natural human expression of contentment and innate joy. We are born joyful! But… has it evaded you? Let’s take it BACK! Our conditioning begins the moment we are born. As we start to learn facial expressions we see how they are attached to our own specific…
Bette Lou Higgins Tells A Pearl Harbor Story
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor happened on December 7, 1941, and the United States declared war on Japan the next day. This war story has been told for many years but Professional Storyteller Bette Lou Higgins of Eden Valley Enterprises has a different swing on this infamous tale. Bette Lou tells the story of…